In evaluating the Rapids form at this point in the season, I think of the US Men’s National Team. There was a carousel of players in and out, different formations, different styles of play, and inconsistent results. Once Bob Bradley arrived at a final 11 and somewhat of an identity, the results at the Confederations Cup were staggering. I believe the Rapids have yet to find that identity.

One of the first areas this shows up is the lack of a default starting 11. Read more…

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Mark, thanks for taking a moment to chat with CRF!

First off, tell us about when and how your passion for the Rapids began.

I’ve been around since the beginning.  In high school, my teammates and I were skipping classes to watch the 1990 World Cup, so our principal finally gave in and put a TV in the cafeteria Read more…

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Earlier today the Rapids Undercurrent blog reported deals reached with key young stars. The press release just came out in the last few minutes, and the Rapids have inked 4 year deals with midfielders Colin Clark and Nick LaBrocca and defenders Jordan Harvey and Kosuke Kimura. Read more…

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